Mizon AHA & BHA & PHA Peeling Mist for sensitive skin
Mandelic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Glycolic Acid
Lactic Acid
Pha Polyhydroxy Acid
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation due to mandelic acid and salicylic acid, which aid in smoothing texture for your normal skin type.
- While glycolic acid and lactic acid provide general skincare benefits, they are not the most relevant for addressing your specific concerns of redness and irritation.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients, ensuring no risks of irritation.
How to apply
- Use your exfoliating toner as part of a PM routine once a week to start. Carefully increase frequency only if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this exfoliating toner after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It fits right into your usual step for toners.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliating toner into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep redness down.
- Apply the exfoliating toner on completely dry skin to help improve your skin's tolerance. This helps protect your sensitive face.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area . Skip strong acids or retinoids on the same night.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users find this peeling mist provides immediate, visible exfoliation and leaves skin feeling smoother and brighter. It is particularly effective for Keratosis Pilaris on the body and is generally considered gentle. However, the spray application can be messy for facial use, and some users note a strong alcohol scent or the need for rinsing.
Highlights
Visible exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
- “Dead skin all over my fingertips”
- “Peels the skin without drying”
- “Removes dead skin and waste”
Smoother skin texture Often Mentioned
- “Skin was much softer”
- “Leaves skin radiant and hydrated”
- “Creating smooth skin”
Messy spray application Often Mentioned
- “Hard to keep the mist out of your eyes”
- “Nozzle sprays too wide for use on the face”
- “Sprays everywhere”
Effective for KP Sometimes Noted
- “Worked so well on clearing my KP”
- “Perfect as an overall body exfoliant”
- “Great for peeling legs”
Gentle formula Sometimes Noted
- “Very gentle to my skin”
- “Did not irritate me”
- “Mild hypoallergenic peeling mist”
Residue/rinsing required Sometimes Noted
- “You do need to wash it off”
- “Leaves a residue”
- “Massage gently... rinse with lukewarm water”
Alcohol content Rarely Noted
- “Alcohol smell is actually quite strong”
- “Found that a bit too drying”
- “Contains alcohol”
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Questions and answers
How well does Mizon Peeling Mist work for sensitive skin?
This exfoliating toner is an average fit for your sensitive skin because its acids smooth texture, though other ingredients like glycolic and lactic acid are less helpful for redness and irritation. An exfoliating toner for sensitive skin needs gentler polyhydroxy acids and soothing ingredients that smooth texture without risking irritation or redness.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for sensitive skin?
Mandelic acid and salicylic acid help smooth texture for sensitive skin without causing irritation. To be a better fit for this skin type, a product of this type needs gentle exfoliating polyhydroxy acids like lactobionic acid, which provide good exfoliation while keeping the skin calm.
What does Mandelic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Mandelic acid is generally well tolerated by sensitive skin, helping to smooth roughness and improve firmness while keeping side effects low. It may also help clear acne and reduce dark spots effectively without being too harsh.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
What does Salicylic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Salicylic acid may cause irritation on sensitive skin, so it requires careful use and good sun protection to keep skin comfortable. A product for this skin type needs gentle, soothing ingredients and a mild formula that respects the skin barrier.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1999International Journal of Toxicology, 2003
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This exfoliating toner fits into a sensitive skin routine just once a week as an exfoliating step, as it is safe for sensitive skin but contains acids that are not the most relevant for redness and irritation. To better fit sensitive skin, a product of this type needs calming and soothing ingredients that smooth texture while keeping redness completely calm.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
You should use this exfoliating toner on different nights than your retinol to keep your sensitive skin calm and prevent irritation. Using strong acids and retinols at the same time may easily dry or sting your skin, so this type of skin needs gentle soothing ingredients and plenty of moisture instead.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Start by using this exfoliating toner once a week to see how your sensitive skin reacts. While it has a safe makeup that is unlikely to cause irritation, sensitive skin needs a gentler product focused on calming redness and soothing irritation.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This exfoliating mist is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin since it is safe and free of harsh ingredients, though its multiple exfoliating acids mean you should use it gently to avoid irritation. Sensitive skin of this type needs a gentler product focused on soothing redness and calming irritation rather than strong acids.
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol and isopropyl alcohol).
What the research says
Treatment with 45% mandelic acid peel showed nearly equal overall efficacy as 30% salicylic acid peel in patients with mild-to-moderate facial acne vulgaris, but with fewer adverse effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Chemical peels using 35% glycolic acid, 20% salicylic-10% mandelic acid, and phytic acid reduce acne scores by 70.55%, 74.14%, and 69.7% respectively, and significantly decline the postacne hyperpigmentation index in Asian patients with mild to moderate acne.
Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2019Commonly used chemical peels showed no significant differences in effectiveness for acne vulgaris in most comparisons, though combined salicylic and mandelic acid peeling was superior to glycolic acid and glycolic acid was superior to placebo, based on twelve randomized controlled trials.
BMJ Open, 2018Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Cellulose, Steartrimonium Methosulfate, Carbomer, Sodium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Mandelic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Disodium Edta, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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